MALEALEA, LESOTHO — For more than a decade, the road into Malealea has been part of the adventure. For those of us who live and work here, however, it has been much more than that. It is the road that connects our communities to Maseru and Mafeteng. It is the road travelled by children going to school, families going to hospital, farmers transporting their produce, employees travelling to work — and visitors...
Malealea Lodge & the Eco Cook Bags Initiative Featured by Intrepid Travel

We are incredibly honoured that Malealea Lodge and the Eco Cook Bags Initiative have been featured in Intrepid Travel’s Q2 Supplier and Partner Newsletter as an inspiring example of community-driven sustainability and climate action. This international recognition highlights how tourism can support meaningful environmental action, sustainable livelihoods, and improved living conditions in rural communities.
The Eco Cook Bags project would not have been possible without the incredible support of Eternal Flame, Africa’s Gift, and the Malealea Development Trust, whose shared vision and partnership have helped transform lives in our community.
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https://www.malealeadevelopmenttrust.org/
Together, we are proving that small community initiatives can create a lasting impact for people and the planet.
Further Reading
Just a 15-minute walk from Malealea Lodge, you will find the Teaching Farm, which has its roots alongside the Malealea Development Trust and Rotary International and also thanks to Ken Dunn of Africa’s Gift, Eternal Flame Worldwide, the kind assistance of Kingsley Napley and Sheffield Hallam University. Recently, we visited the farm to commemorate the life of Sue, a very special lady from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. Sue spent much...
An Intimate Journey Through Lesotho's Heart


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